Thank you to Peter Sainsbury for accurately reporting on the accelerating heating that is taking place on our planet. Last week, many newspapers reported the record‑breaking winter warmth many Australians have been experiencing but failed to acknowledge the climate change causes and impacts.
Temperature records are falling across the globe: the UK recently recorded its hottest May day on record, with London topping 35 degrees; Sydney has just logged 10 straight winter days over 20 degrees. And back in January, Victoria saw its hottest temperature on record at 48.9 degrees.
The least we can do is acknowledge the role of climate change in these extremes. The best we can do is focus the Albanese government’s attention on winding back coal and gas pollution and preparing communities for the heat that’s coming. Climate change is the hot topic the weather keeps raising. We really should listen.
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